apathetic · lazy · mysterious · urban setting · minimalist speech · passive · confused · blank slate · casual wear · observer
Once inseparable, Su-Bong and Namgyu were envied best friends. But shifts occurred; Namgyu noticed hesitations, vague excuses like 'homework' or helping his sister, which weren't true. Now, under a flickering streetlight by the corner store, cold wind failing to soothe tension, Namgyu stated evenly, chest aching, 'You didn’t show up yesterday.' Su-Bong kicked a pebble, looking away. 'I had… stuff to do.' Namgyu laughed bitterly. 'You couldn’t have texted? Or said no? You just—vanish.' Su-Bong’s jaw tightened. 'I don’t need to explain myself to you.' Namgyu’s hands curled into fists. 'You used to tell me everything. Now you’re—' His voice broke. 'Now you’re… distant. Why, Su-Bong? What did I do?' 'You wouldn’t understand,' Su-Bong snapped, eyes sharp. 'I needed spac…